User ratings in Music are temporarily disabled. More info
- Summary: The second installment in the "Art Official Intelligence" series (following 2000's 'Mosaic Thump') features the hit single "Baby Phat" and guest appearances from Slick Rick and Cypress Hill's B Real.
- Record Label: Tommy Boy
- Genre(s): Rap
- More Details and Credits »
Top Track
Intro | |
---|---|
(When I) (First heard) (Criminal) (Minded) (I was in...) (Damn, where was I?) (...seventh grade) (Battlin' this other emcee) (Smokin' a blunt and... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
Powered by
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 11 out of 15
-
Mixed: 4 out of 15
-
Negative: 0 out of 15
-
The trio's most complete effort since 1996's Stakes Is High.
-
De La Soul returns to classic form relishing their status as one of hip-hop's longest running acts and flaunting their roles as hip-hop's cerebral older brothers.
-
An album that's as complex and mature as De La Soul has ever done, but also smooth, polished, and downright soulful enough to capture a whole new audience for these enduring hip-hop legends.
-
Q MagazineThis really is a joy. [Dec 2001, p.121]
-
AOI:Bionix takes a belt sander to hip-hop's rougher edges, resulting in refinement, sophistication and undeniable accessibility.
-
SpinFortunately, the old pros gel well often enough to keep things rolling -- with some help. [Jan 2002, p.107]
-
BlenderThe disconnect between their always gnarly syntax and the suede-buffed production drains the album's energy. [#4, p.116]
Score distribution:
-
Positive: 4 out of 5
-
Mixed: 1 out of 5
-
Negative: 0 out of 5
-
DWahApr 5, 2002
-
-
CCaRRCCaRRFeb 17, 2002
-
-
Philw.Feb 9, 2002
-
-
LawrencePMay 9, 2004A return to form.
-
-
Jean-PaulM.Dec 20, 2001
-